scorpion
|scor/pi/on|
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/ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/
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/ˈskɔː.pi.ən/
venomous arachnid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scorpion' originates from Old French 'scorpion', from Latin 'scorpiō', from Greek 'skorpiós', where 'skorpiós' meant 'scorpion'.
Historical Evolution
'scorpiō' transformed into the Old French word 'scorpion', and eventually became the modern English word 'scorpion'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a type of arachnid', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a terrestrial arachnid with a segmented tail that ends in a venomous stinger, found in warm regions.
The scorpion hid under the rock to avoid the sun.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 08:09